Shelley Moore Capito
U.S. Senator · West Virginia · Republican · Chair, Environment and Public Works
Statements and posts
515 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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10 statements, Jun 9, 2025 – Jun 15, 2025
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PHOTOS: Capito Addresses West Virginia Boys State and Girls State
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined participants of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State at Jackson’s Mill in Weston, W.Va.
“Boys State and Girls State are events I look forward to participating in every year. I am always so encouraged by the enthusiasm, leadership, citizenship, and patriotism exemplified by these young women and men.”
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In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Talks Republican Reconciliation Bill on CNBC’s Squawk Box
To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above.
“We’re working it through with our members. We’ve had meetings. We know how important it is to the American people that their taxes don’t go up, that we shore up the border, our national security, and our energy. We are on track here…I feel very good about where we are at this point.”
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PHOTOS: Capito Attends White House Signing of her Resolution Ending California’s EV Mandate
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed her joint resolution of disapproval under the…
“With President Trump’s signature today, we have successfully ended California’s attempt to establish a nationwide EV mandate that would have hurt our economy, eliminated jobs, and removed consumer choice across our country.”
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VIDEO: Capito Questions NIH Director at Budget Request Hearing
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), questioned National Institutes of Health (NIH)…
“We very much want to see the innovation in detection, diagnosis, and treatment move forward. And I hope that as you’re setting the priorities and we set them with you, you know that this is a top priority for many of us who are here, and me in particular.”
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EPW Favorably Reports Nominees for FHWA, EPA, Army Corps Positions
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Chairman Capito Applauds Trump EPA Proposal to End Clean Power Plan 2.0
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal the Biden administration’s unlawful power…
“Finally, under President Trump’s leadership, we are taking a necessary step towards ending the Clean Power Plan 2.0 once and for all, eliminating the threat this rule poses to our way of life in communities throughout America.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Caine at a hearing to review…
“There was plenty of pre-criticism that certain groups would not be interested in joining the military in this environment, and we’ve seen the exact opposite. Because for us, it’s not about women or men or black or white, it’s about we want the most qualified Americans possible in our ranks.”
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VIDEO: Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Review NIH Budget Request
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), chaired a hearing with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., the…
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in reintroducing the bipartisan Nutrition CARE Act.
“Eating disorders can affect anyone. They can also be particularly life-threatening for elderly Americans and those living with disabilities.”
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Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Energy Choice Act of 2025
Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, helped introduce the Energy Choice Act of 2025, legislation led by U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.).
“America needs more energy, and our state and local governments shouldn’t discriminate against baseload energy generation that increases security, affordability, and creates good paying across the country, simply because it doesn’t align with their political agendas.”
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